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Delegation from Dallaire Institute Pays Courtesy Call on Chief of the Army Staff

• 29 Apr
• Admin

A delegation from the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, led by Global Leader Dr Shelly Whitman, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, at Army Headquarters on Tuesday, 28 April 2025.

The visit aimed to express gratitude for the ongoing collaboration between the Ghana Army and the Dallaire Institute, and to congratulate Major General Gbetanu on his recent promotion.

Dr Whitman commended the Ghana Army for their support in implementing the Institute’s training programs at the Army Peace Operations Training School (APOTS) in Bundase. She noted the enthusiasm of both students and facilitators participating in the training ahead of their peacekeeping deployments. Dr Whitman also acknowledged the contributions of Maj Gen Omane Agyekum (Rtd) in strengthening ties between the Ghana Armed Forces and the Dallaire Institute. Looking ahead, she expressed the Institute’s interest in expanding training to the Central and Northern Commands and incorporating the Elsie Initiative to increase female troop participation.

In his remarks, the COAS affirmed his commitment to the partnership, highlighting the importance of training peacekeepers on how to effectively interact with children in conflict zones. He emphasized that such training is crucial for preparing troops for real-world scenarios they may encounter during peacekeeping missions. The COAS also expressed interest in integrating doctrines on children’s peace and security into the Army’s training curriculum for career development.

Other members of the delegation included Major General Omane Agyekum (Rtd), and Madam Madeline Son, Institute Manager for Policy and Advocacy.